I agree with 2010 and 2011 but Jenkins was NOT a need. He was 5th on the depth chart after Crabtree, Manningham, Moss and Williams. Seriously, he wasnt a need and neither is a WR now. Unless injuries happen, Jenkins and a rookie WR will barely if ever get on the field.

As for Ravens and Jaguars, I agree with you but I think that Ravens go center at 32 because right now, its about their offense. have to keep the offense clicking and not having a franchise center with Flacco could turn out to be a problem. Jaguars....who the hell knows what they do. LOL.

I wouldnt mind your scenario of Hunter, Jones and Jones but I dont see Barrett lasting that long. As for Hunter, again, im seriously hoping that its not a WR at 31. Back to back drafts at WR??? UGH.

A play making WR was definitely a need for this team. Who knew what Moss we were going to get? Manningham is a good WR, but more of a #3. Williams will never be more than a #3/4. Jenkins had to be viewed as the future #2 opposite of Crabs.

I don't see us going with another WR early as some of you have mentioned. I still think we focus on the defensive side of the ball with our early picks.

WR was our biggest need, regardless of what we did in free agency. We didn't have any young talent ready and waiting in the wings so yes, it was a draft need. MM and Moss were one and two year deals. It was the only real glaring weakness on the roster, even with signing Moss and MM, especially considering how piss-poor our passing game was the previous season.

With Smith as the QB, I'll agree but not with Kaepernick as our QB. Because of Kaepernick's running ability and the fact that he's a triple threat means that we dont need yet another WR and yes, while I wanted Wallace, there's a huge difference between a playmaker like Wallace who's already proven himself for the last four years compared to a rookie who may take three years just to develop.

Moss was a waste in my opinion. Enough said.

Manningham was okay but I actually started to like him as a starter opposite Crabtree. His injury which is sad, screwed up everything and the only reason why I wanted Wallace again this year. If Manningham never got injured, I wouldnt have wanted Wallace.

As for Jenkins, he's more of a long term project. he wasnt meant for 2012 or even 2013. If he does anything this year, I'll be shocked.

Excluding the injuries, I actually liked Crabtree and Manningham as our starting receivers with Williams in the slot who I think is perfect for that role.

This year, hell no. I dont want another WR just so he can waste away from two or three years. Dont know about next year's draft class but if there's going to be a better class of receivers, I would wait until then.

A play making WR was definitely a need for this team. Who knew what Moss we were going to get? Manningham is a good WR, but more of a #3. Williams will never be more than a #3/4. Jenkins had to be viewed as the future #2 opposite of Crabs.

I don't see us going with another WR early as some of you have mentioned. I still think we focus on the defensive side of the ball with our early picks.

Well, thats why I wanted Wallace who fits the bill perfectly. A lot of money? Yes but better than waiting two or three years for a rookie that you hope develops and becomes a starter.

Before his injury, I think that Manningham could and would have been a good solid starter opposite Crabtree. Williams is perfect in the slot role in my opinion. Jenkins is a wait and see approach.

As for this year, drafting a WR at 31 would be for three years down the line which im not exactly a fan of doing right now. Trufant/Rhodes/Barrett and Datone Jones would either be a starter in 2013 or definitely in 2014. A WR would depend on how everyone else at WR does this year.

Would I be surprised if we drafted a WR at 31?, yes....happy?, no.

It all depends on at happens at 31 and the first round in general. If the three top corners are gone by 31 and we dont trade up to get any of them, it comes down to Datone Jones and Barrett Jones for me. Honestly, I would be happy with either pick especially if we were to get the other at 34.

I know a lot of people here think that 34 is high for Barrett but like Bill Walsh once said, its better to reach for a guy you really want than to wait and take the chance he's not there later on.

Also, the more I think about it, if Trufant/Rhodes are both gone by 31, I wouldnt have any problem trading 64 to the Jets for Revis for one year. Do what the team did in 1994 when they acquired Deion. Take the chance with the hopes of winning the Super Bowl next season. And cap wise, it wouldnt hurt us and acquiring Barrett Jones, releaseing Goodwin evens out the costs and quite honestly, would be upgrades at both C and CB.

In FA i think we solved a few needs- K (Dawson), Other special teams help (Skuta, Marlon Moore, Dahl), and NT (re-signing Ian Williams, signing Glenn Dorsey). I also think Darcel McBath (who was re-signed) could be solid depth at FS and ST's, although not a starter. WR too with Boldin but he's only on a 1 year deal.

I would say Secondary is our biggest need (S, CB). Then DL (5 tech, Pass Rushing 4-3 DE). Then either #2 TE, or a WR (Mario, Kyle, Anquan are all FA's next year so 1 of them should be re-signed too).

So knowing Baalke, he'll likely make a small "reach" on a DB that's viewed as a mid-2nd rounder at the moment, most likely a S. Last year everyone thought he would draft an OG or Stephen Hill at this time. Nobody suspected Jenkins (who was widely viewed as a late 2nd rounder in early April by the media/fans).

In FA i think we solved a few needs- K (Dawson), Other special teams help (Skuta, Marlon Moore, Dahl), and NT (re-signing Ian Williams, signing Glenn Dorsey). I also think Darcel McBath (who was re-signed) could be solid depth at FS and ST's, although not a starter. WR too with Boldin but he's only on a 1 year deal.

I would say Secondary is our biggest need (S, CB). Then DL (5 tech, Pass Rushing 4-3 DE). Then either #2 TE, or a WR (Mario, Kyle, Anquan are all FA's next year so 1 of them should be re-signed too).

So knowing Baalke, he'll likely make a small "reach" on a DB that's viewed as a mid-2nd rounder at the moment, most likely a S. Last year everyone thought he would draft an OG or Stephen Hill at this time. Nobody suspected Jenkins (who was widely viewed as a late 2nd rounder in early April by the media/fans).

Dang...had a dream we started off the season 4-6, Alex Smith was still our quarterback somehow, and at one point Chris Culliver gave up like a 60 yard touchdown to some team and got roasted. It was really depressing.

Dang...had a dream we started off the season 4-6, Alex Smith was still our quarterback somehow, and at one point Chris Culliver gave up like a 60 yard touchdown to some team and got roasted. It was really depressing.

Non-specific 49er talk but I loved seeing Romo get his $108M extension today, with more guaranteed money in it ($55M) than Flacco's ridiculous deal. It shows that we won't have to worry about the Cowgirls being a huge threat for the next several years. :)

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Nah, I feel its going be a DB, but a guy ppl will consider a reach....like a Amerson or Reid. Even a guy like Simon. Like I said, Baalke always goes biggest need first. FS is clearly the biggest need at this point. Especially if we don't sign either Woodson or Aso, which I am praying for.

I thought that too and its still a possibility. But honestly, that little cluster of picks is really an ideal spot to actually trade back, not necessarily move up. We are really in a good spot because if a couple of players slip to the bottom of the first or to the second, who GMs thought would be gone(which happens every year,) teams will be looking to trade up and grab guys they didn't know would still be on the board. It will all depend on how our board is set up. Baalke generally does a great job at knowing when guys will come off the board and if he really likes guys that he knows he can probably grab later, he could very well trade back.

Or he could wait and see what talent falls into his lap and pounce. Like I said, Baalke's in a great position to own this draft. Its one of the reasons I was kind of surprised he has been so active in free agency. I figure we'd sign a vet FS, some lowly ST signings like Skuta and Brock and maybe a penetrating DT but that would be it. We did all those, traded for Boldin, signed a kicker, brought in a lowly WR, and are still looking at bringing in Aso or Woodson. That could also signal he's not going to have as many players drafted as I think, which would support your arguement that he's looking to move up in a major way to grand tbr

I will say this, I think the surprise position might be QB. Maybe not at 31, but at 34, I could definitely see a Baalke targeting a QB.

Oh god no, please no

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If we miss out on Jordan Reed I think Chis Gragg from Arkansas could be a guy that could fill Walker's spot. A little more of a project than Reed but similar skill set. Gragg is 6'3 245, ran a 4.50 at the combine.....interesting guy...

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If we miss out on Jordan Reed I think Chis Gragg from Arkansas could be a guy that could fill Walker's spot. A little more of a project than Reed but similar skill set. Gragg is 6'3 245, ran a 4.50 at the combine.....interesting guy...

Gragg is actually a better fit than Reed, who is allergic to blocking. I posted some tape of Gragg in this thread about a month ago, along with some other prospects who I liked as well.

If we miss out on Jordan Reed I think Chis Gragg from Arkansas could be a guy that could fill Walker's spot. A little more of a project than Reed but similar skill set. Gragg is 6'3 245, ran a 4.50 at the combine.....interesting guy...

According to a league source, the Niners have shown “considerable interest” in Michigan State’s Le’Veon Bell, a 6-foot-2, 230-pound bruiser who led Division I in carries (382) and ranked fifth in rushing yards (1,793) last year. According to STATS, Bell led the nation in yards after contact (922).

The 49ers were among seven teams to meet with Bell at the NFL combine in late February. At Michigan State’s pro day on March 13, a 49ers representative met with Bell after the workouts for a private film-study session.

Bell, who is projected as a second- to fourth-round pick, has been clocked in the 4.5s in the 40-yard dash. He is scheduled to have pre-draft visits with the Cowboys and Jets.

The article goes on to say that we showed similar interest in Robert Turbin last year, a back who I liked as well. But I just get the feeling Baalke leaks false information to throw ppl off his scent. I've always liked Bell. As far as RBs go, he, Lacy and Christine Michael are probably my three favorites. And it wouldn't suprise me if Baalke drafted another back, even though its probably the last position we need to spend another draft pick on.

The article goes on to say that we showed similar interest in Robert Turbin last year, a back who I liked as well. But I just get the feeling Baalke leaks false information to throw ppl off his scent. I've always liked Bell. As far as RBs go, he, Lacy and Christine Michael are probably my three favorites. And it wouldn't suprise me if Baalke drafted another back, even though its probably the last position we need to spend another draft pick on.

I think we all liked Turbin if memory serves correct....

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The article goes on to say that we showed similar interest in Robert Turbin last year, a back who I liked as well. But I just get the feeling Baalke leaks false information to throw ppl off his scent. I've always liked Bell. As far as RBs go, he, Lacy and Christine Michael are probably my three favorites. And it wouldn't suprise me if Baalke drafted another back, even though its probably the last position we need to spend another draft pick on.

I like Bell, also. At this point, I'd hope that if a bigger back was selected, it'd be Lattimore. But Bell would probably be my 2nd choice.